Car Gunman Tracked Down By Technology

A gunman, who fired a Mac10 machine pistol at a local rival, was hunted down via his getaway car's tracking device and caged for 11 years.

An investigation was launched after shots were fired from a white Audi R8 at two black males walking in St. Elmo Road, Shepher's Bush on April 16, last year.

Kola Adisa, 21, (pictured) of Cedarne Road, Fulham was convicted by an Isleworth Crown Court jury of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The Audi vehicle was traced to a prestige car rental company and had been hired by an associate of Adisa's.

The car's tracking device proved the vehicle had been driven from the defendant's address to the scene of the shooting.

The crime scene was within yards of the home address of a man Adisa had an on-going dispute with.

Neither of the two targets were identified or came forward, but police matched several bullet casings they recovered in the street to the use of a Mac10 machine pistol.

Adisa was forced to admit he was in the car, but the jury rejected his claims of being squirted in the eyes with a noxious substance as the shooting occurred.

Detective Chief Inspector Mick Foote, from the Trident Gang Crime Command, said: "This was a terrifying incident for local residents to witness in their street.

“We are grateful for their prompt response in contacting the police immediately after hearing the sounds of gunshots which assisted us in arresting Kola Adisa for this offence.



"Forensic evidence showed that a Mac 10 automatic machine pistol had been used in this targeted shooting in this residential street in Hammersmith.

“Luckily no one was injured. Adisa showed total disregard to the possible harm he could have caused.



"This was a complicated and thorough investigation conducted by my investigation team. The assistance from the public in reporting the matter and giving evidence at court was of great support to the case. 



"This investigation clearly demonstrates that the police, their partners and the public can tackle gun and gang crime together.



“If you have any information on gun and gang crime please do not hesitate in contacting the police."